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Chinna Thambi, v. The Inspector of Police

Madras HC28 Aug 2019WP/25083/2019

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This single judge order disposed of a writ petition seeking the release of a seized bullock cart. The court directed the respondent to release the vehicle within seven days by imposing a deposit, personal bond with sureties, an undertaking, and participation in an inquiry.

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The respondent is directed to release the bullock cart to the petitioner within seven days subject to five conditions including deposit, bond, and undertaking.

Chinna Thambi, Vs The Inspector of Police — Property and Title | Madras HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 28.08.2019

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.SARAVANAN Writ Petition No.25083 of 2019

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Chinna Thambi
S/o.Durai ...Petitioner
Vs
The Inspector of Police,
Pullarambakkam Police Station,
Thiruvallur District. ... Respondent
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution
of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus
directing respondent to release the petitioner's vehicle viz.,
Bullock Cart, seized by respondent in Crime No.186 of 2019
within a stipulated period.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Raja Ravi Varma
For Respondent : Mr.V.Shanmuga Sundar
Special Government Pleader
*****
O R D E R
[Order was made by R.SUBBIAH, J]

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Petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondent to release the petitioner's vehicle viz., Bullock Cart, seized by respondent in Crime No.186 of 2019.

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Heard learned counsel for petitioner and learned Special Government Pleader for respondent.

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According to petitioner, the vehicle in question was seized on 25.06.2019 on the ground of illegal carrying of river sand and till date, no order for release of the said vehicle had been passed by the respondent. Hence, he has come forward with the present Writ Petition.

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On the other hand, it is submitted by learned Special Government Pleader for respondent that the vehicle in question was used for illegal transportation of mines and minerals like river sand and hence, the vehicle was seized. He would further submit that petitioner has no previous case.

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In any event, as the vehicle is under the custody of the respondent from the date of seizure and considering the fact that if the same is allowed to be kept idle by exposing the same to rain and shine, it would certainly diminish their value, this Court is of the view that the vehicle in question may be released by imposing conditions on the petitioner.

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Accordingly, the respondent is directed to release the vehicle in question to the petitioner within a period of 7 days from the date of compliance of the below mentioned condition Nos.(i) to (iii):

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(i)Petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only) before the jurisdictional Tahsildar concerned as non-refundable deposit. After receipt of the above said amount, the same will have to be deposited by the jurisdictional Tahsildar concerned, to the credit of the District Mines and Minerals Foundation Trust as non-refundable deposit.

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(ii)Petitioner shall execute a personal bond for a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) with two sureties each for a like sum to the satisfaction of the concerned jurisdictional Judicial Magistrate.

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(iii)Petitioner shall give an undertaking before the respondent/authority concerned stating that he will not use the vehicle in question for any illegal activities in future and shall produce the same as and when required by the respondent and also the trial Court, failing which the respondent/trial Court is/are at liberty to confiscate the vehicle.

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(iv)Petitioner shall not alienate the vehicle in question till the disposal of the proceedings before the authority concerned.

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(v)Petitioner is also directed to participate in the enquiry to be conducted by the respondent.

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With the above observations and directions, this Writ
Petition is disposed of. No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (J)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
gm
To
The Inspector of Police,
Pullarambakkam Police Station,
Thiruvallur District.
+1cc to Mr.M.Sathish Kumar Advocate, S.R.No.74475
+1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.75574
(CO)
CB(13/09/2019)
Writ Petition No.25083 of 2019

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Chinna Thambi, v. The Inspector of Police

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